Symphonic metallers Within Temptation have been writing new material for the successor to 2011's The Unforgiving and have now announced a deal with BMG Rights which will release their new album in the autumn.

Band update: "Hi everyone, we have been, and we are still hiding in our studios since winter started. With every writing session new things are happening. We are experimenting a lot and are trying to hold on to this magical feeling. We are looking forward to the moment that we can share with you where this journey has taken us.

We are excited to have found a new enthusiastic label partner, BMG Rights, with whom are aiming for a release in autumn, which perfectly fits the mood of the album. As soon as we can, we will share more information about the new album. In the mean time we will see you on the road this summer!

They restored my faith with The Unforgiving, so I am hoping for the same quality songwriting. Yes, they moved from their roots, and maybe even from real heavy metal, but their compositions and songwriting are always top class.

They restored my faith with The Unforgiving, so I am hoping for the same quality songwriting. Yes, they moved from their roots, and maybe even from real heavy metal, but their compositions and songwriting are always top class.

Completely agree. The 80's feel really worked well. Yes, its not "metal" anymore, but when the songs are that good I don't care.